Samsung Galaxy S4 review: Supernova

28 March 2013
As the Galaxy S series counter flips another digit, Samsung has hopes of getting an even tighter grip on the smartphone market, and reasserting its Android dominance. With two of the main rivals enjoying a head-start to the market, the Galaxy S4...

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  • 19 Apr 2013

AnonD-106548, 19 Apr 2013What's wrong with plastic really??! Does it cuts your hands... moreFor me, it is just don't like to see a cheap plastic look in my hand, that is it. I really like the features and hardware of Galaxy4, I give 10 out of 10, but I prefer to have phone that score 9 out of 10 in performance and feature but also mark score 10 out of 10 in look and built quality... Actually I am using HTC Butterfly and it is the perfect combination of performance vs design, maybe the One is even better...

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    • IWP
    • 19 Apr 2013

    AnonD-106548, 19 Apr 2013What's wrong with plastic really??! Does it cuts your hands... moreNo doubt this is a very well spec'ed phone. It is the impressiveness of the phone that makes many complain about the plastic casing. It is like buying the best spec'ed Ferrari with a plastic interior.

    I really hate it when the shiny plastic gets slightly oily - feels yucky. For that matter, I do not like glass finishing as well. Metallic matte finishing is the best.

    Apart from the look and feel, there is some functional advantage of aluminum casing. Check out the drop test between the S3 and iPhone.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M5q5TRuAsY

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      • rmt
      • bE8
      • 19 Apr 2013

      no radio for s4.,is it possible to download fm radion from applications

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        • AnonD-131978
        • 0U2
        • 19 Apr 2013

        DQ, 19 Apr 2013What is a Hygroscope? "main features" ;-)http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Hygroscope

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          • sidddzzz
          • t}K
          • 19 Apr 2013

          Its design is lyk s3 but hey guys using aluminium in it would Hav made it more costly ..... But we all loved the software tricks of s4 which the htc cant even offer..... we love the s4 but not its DESIGN :p

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            • Epik
            • 420
            • 19 Apr 2013

            Don't fix what isn't broken. Samsung's exterior design is pure function. It fits the controls and the great 5" display as minimally as possible. HTC One already looks cluttered with its speakers on the front, design lines on the back and unnecessary beats audio branding. Functional is timeless whereas trying to be fashionable looks bad sooner than you think.

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              • QXP
              • 19 Apr 2013

              Anonymous, 02 Apr 2013Troll or not, I say the truth, android has icon tap tap lik... moreWin 8 (the OS with missing Start button), or the Windows Phone 8? Please confirm. Win 8 is for computers, while WP8 is the mobile platform.

              FYI, you cannot even attach multiple file types of email attachments into a single email on WP8. Try it yourself. See if you can attach a word docu and an excel file together in a single email? So much for a smart phone OS which can't even do simple task like this.

              WP8 is the worst mobile OS I ever used TBH.

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                • AnonD-106548
                • QXP
                • 19 Apr 2013

                AnonD-131253, 18 Apr 2013I dont know about you. For me S 1,2,3 feeling like cheap pl... moreWhat's wrong with plastic really??! Does it cuts your hands or what? Why do you people like to carry much heavier materials like glass or metal? Don't you know polycarbonate or plastic are more resistance to scratches? But anyways, if plastics is hitting you right in the nerves, go back to your more "premium" phones then. Someone else who appreciate S4 will take your place in queue for the phone.

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                  • 19 Apr 2013

                  AnonD-111304, 19 Apr 2013my dear friend, I challenge you to open the back cover and ... moreWhy not you try using a hammer to hammer the glass or aluminum to see which last longer? Your challenge is moot.

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                    • 19 Apr 2013

                    Alex, 31 Mar 2013Is the GS4 made in South Korea? I ask because, according to... moreNO PROBLEM THEN, you will get radiation treated s4

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                      • AnonD-111304
                      • rJm
                      • 19 Apr 2013

                      Tom-Helge, 18 Apr 2013What you feel in the hand doesn't say anything about what t... moremy dear friend, I challenge you to open the back cover and push the back cover on both far ends each by an angle of 60 degree, and let's see the strength of poly carbonate, MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU

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                        • DQ
                        • 8IN
                        • 19 Apr 2013

                        What is a Hygroscope?

                        "main features"

                        ;-)

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                          • AnonD-137292
                          • I0N
                          • 18 Apr 2013

                          AnonD-252, 18 Apr 2013S4 have the best sound quality and definetly the best "... moreIt doesn't, sadly.

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                            • Striker
                            • 0EV
                            • 18 Apr 2013

                            Samsung? That was the hardware supplier for Apple chips, which got out of deals in favor of another Asian manufacturer?

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                              • Dm0ney
                              • qNd
                              • 18 Apr 2013

                              Considering most people use covers, sleeves, and/or protective cases on their phone. Why is it a big deal about the look/design of the S4 when the back will be covered?

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                                • AnonD-129806
                                • TkM
                                • 18 Apr 2013

                                I think you are trying to convince yourself of that,,it isn't really is it??

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                                  • AnonD-56222
                                  • iFs
                                  • 18 Apr 2013

                                  But of course, 810 mark is still slow compared to 100~ on PC/laptops.

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                                    • AnonD-56222
                                    • iFs
                                    • 18 Apr 2013

                                    Javascript benchmark on latest retail unit is really impressive, it was about 1150 before but now it's 810 which is a huge improvement!

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                                      • AnonD-129766
                                      • PqT
                                      • 18 Apr 2013

                                      Woooow !!!

                                      Retail unit is better !!!

                                      love the details on photos
                                      the sound
                                      the eco frienly box (not the color :P)
                                      the benchmarks showing slightly improved performance

                                      AMAZING !!!



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                                        • AnonD-30650
                                        • 3@k
                                        • 18 Apr 2013

                                        can it swim!